Woke up picturing this in my head and now it’s on my plate, and just as yummy as I imagined - love when that happens! You could definitely meal prep this for the week and serve it however you’d like!
Here’s how it came together:
Egg Salad:
- 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- About 1 Tbsp of kewpie mayo
- About 2 Tbsp whipped @friendshipdairy cottage cheese
- Low sodium soy sauce
- Rice wine vinegar
- White pepper
- Garlic salt
The build:
- Toasty English Muffin
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Egg Salad
- Sliced Green Onion
- Sriracha
- Sesame Seeds
- Crumbled Roasted Seaweed
#eggsaladsandwich #eggsaladrecipe #weekdaylunch #lunchideas #lunchinspo
Egg salad is a classic comfort food, but adding Asian-inspired ingredients like low sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and crumbled roasted seaweed elevates it to a whole new level of deliciousness. From personal experience, mixing kewpie mayo with whipped cottage cheese creates a creamy, yet light texture that balances perfectly with the umami flavors. I love preparing this egg salad in advance for busy weekdays because it keeps well in the refrigerator for several days. Using a toasty English muffin as the base adds a satisfying crunch, while iceberg lettuce and sliced green onions provide fresh, crisp layers. The sriracha and sesame seeds add a little spice and nutty aroma that really brighten up the sandwich. The aroma of the egg salad instantly reminds me of a cozy lunch, making it not just tasty but comforting. This recipe offers versatility too—you can skip the English muffin and enjoy it as a salad or wrap it in lettuce leaves for a low-carb option. For anyone looking to add a twist to the traditional egg salad, incorporating these simple Asian flavors is an easy and rewarding way to boost the taste and make a memorable meal.
